Two important appointments for the Foundation

PRESS RELEASE

The Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation announces the
appointments of Claude Chagnon to the position of Vice-Chairman of
the Board and Chief Executive Officer and Jean-Marc Chouinard to
the position of President

Montreal, September 21, 2016 - André Chagnon,
Chairman of the Board of the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation, is
proud to announce the following appointments:

Claude Chagnon as Vice-Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer

Jean-Marc Chouinard as President

Today, Claude Chagnon becomes Vice-Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation after having served as
its President since 2009. His new functions will allow him to
continue his active involvement in the activities of the
Foundation, an organization established by the Chagnon family with
the mission of preventing poverty by contributing to the
educational success of young Quebecers.

Jean-Marc Chouinard has been associated with the Foundation
since it launched its activities in 2001, playing a key role in its
evolution. He has also forged relationships and partnerships with
many local and regional leaders in Quebec, government officials and
key actors in the private sector. As a respected member of the
community of Canadian foundations, Mr. Chouinard's international
reputation will continue to facilitate access to the best new ideas
to help further the Foundation's goals and provide opportunities to
share what the Foundation has learned. The expertise and experience
he has acquired over the years make Jean-Marc Chouinard the obvious
choice to ensure the definition and deployment of the Foundation's
future orientations.

About the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation The mission of the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation is
to prevent poverty by contributing to the educational success of
young people living in Quebec from conception to age 17 by helping
them to develop their full potential. To achieve this goal, it
supports local and regional mobilization in areas that are critical
to educational success. The Foundation also provides support for
awareness activities and tools for parents and Quebec society as a
whole.